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Land Use & Transportation

Washington: Car Crashes Decline Again

Fewer crashes, not more, after marijuana legalization.

Neighborhood Safe Streets Passes in WA (Finally)

Why take 3 years to pass a bill that nearly everyone liked?

House Transportation Package: Fix it Last!

Billions for new highways, a pittance to repair the ones we've already got.

House Transportation Bill: Cars First!

Lots for highway megaprojects, precious little for anything else.

Photo Request: When Parking Gets Ugly

Parking laws can make cities and suburbs less people-friendly.

The Columbia River Crossing: Sightline’s Greatest Hits

Why sustainability advocates should be skeptical of the CRC.

The Real Story of Puget Sound’s Disappearing Herring

Rumors about local herring abound. Here's the scoop from the scientists.

How To Fix the Washington Transportation Package

Do what's popular: tax hazardous substances and focus on maintenance.

The Biggest Blind Spot of Urban Greens?

It's zoning.

ADUs and Don’ts

The gauntlet of rules that in-law and cottage units must run.